With this international series of events, the GOM network passes on process and measurement technology knowledge to designers, model, mold and tool makers as well as production and quality assurance experts.

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Why visit the Plastics Knowledge Day 2019

Use the opportunity for an individual exchange of ideas

Industrial meeting platform – The Plastics Knowledge Day offers a platform for the exchange of user knowledge from plastics technology and optical metrology.

Experience various products in optical metrology

Presentations – Two presentation blocks are planned for the first introduction to optical metrology and the full-surface form and dimensional analysis of workpieces or tools as well as for advanced applicationssuch as virtual clamping of components.

Benefit from the user knowledge of renowned representatives of the plastics industry

Knowledge Tracks – Practical applications, such as the handling of GD&T or the use of optical measurement technology in toolmaking, are taught in four Knowledge Tracks.

Meet specialists from the plastics industry and experts in optical metrology

Expert Talks – Communication islands offer the opportunity to get to know the functions and features of the GOM software or new developments in 3D metrology based on examples from daily practice.

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About the Plastics Knowledge Day 2019

The plastics industry supplies innovative products for a wide range of different applications. GOM sets international standards in optical 3D metrology. The Plastics Knowledge Day 2019 brings together specialists from the plastics industry and experts in optical metrology in a free one-day event. The Knowledge Day is a meeting place for the industry to exchange knowledge and experience.

3D Metrology in Casting and Foundry Processes

GOM workshops on 3D metrology in casting processes take place at 42 different locations from January to April 2018. Industrial companies share their experiences and the GOM network transfers process and metrology knowledge in 29 countries. They provide insight into the use of optical 3D metrology in the casting and foundry industry. Measuring systems from GOM are used in sand, pressure die and investment casting processes to guarantee consistent quality assurance.

3D Metrology in Sheet Metal Forming Processes

From January to April 2017, more than 1,000 experts from the fields of development, quality assurance and production took part in the international GOM workshop series. In Asia, Europe and America, 35 well-known companies shared their experiences with optical metrology. A network of GOM experts transferred knowledge on processes and metrology in quality assurance to the sheet metal forming industry all over the world. As the international workshop series has come to an end, the complete material is available for download.